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Checking Out Iran's Health Data System: Kids' Care Data in Focus

November 18, 2024

Health data systems are super important for giving people good healthcare. But sometimes, they're hard to use and people don't like them. So, researchers in Iran wanted to find out why many users struggle with their national health system, especially when it comes to recording childcare data. They d

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Medicine Use in Colombia's COVID-19 Hospitals: A Closer Look

November 17, 2024

When COVID-19 hit, doctors worldwide scrambled to find effective treatments. Even though many drugs didn't show promising results, they were still widely used. A study in Colombia looked at how different medications were prescribed to COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The focus was on the differences

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Birthday Mix-Up: Staten Island Bakery and Whoopi Goldberg's Cake Order

November 16, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, a bakery in Staten Island has become the talk of the town. Jill Holtermann, the owner of the historic bakery in Great Kills, is at the center of a story that involves none other than Whoopi Goldberg. It all started when Whoopi tried to place a special order for her bi

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Staten Island Bakery's Order Mix-Up Revealed

November 15, 2024

A well-known Staten Island bakery, owned by Jill Holtermann, found themselves in the spotlight recently. The mix-up came after a birthday celebration on "The View, " where Whoopi Goldberg shared that her order for Charlotte Russe cakes had been initially refused. Holtermann, the owner of New York's

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Whoopi's Cake Chase: A Political Puzzle

November 14, 2024

This year, actress and TV personality Whoopi Goldberg turned 69. She had a special request for her birthday: she wanted to treat everyone on "The View" to her favorite childhood dessert, Charlotte Russe cakes. But here's where things got interesting. A bakery in Staten Island, named Holtermann’s, sa

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Breast Density and Age: What CEM BPE Reveals

November 14, 2024

Did you know that CEM, or contrast-enhanced mammography, can tell us a lot about a woman's breasts? A recent study looked into how BPE, or breast parenchymal enhancement, on CEM relates to breast density, age, and whether a woman is still menstruating. This study was a bit like looking back in time,

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Solving Puzzles in Behavioural Science: Why Use Multiple Methods?

November 12, 2024

Ever wondered if one thing causes another? This is a big question in behavioural and mental health research. These fields are full of complex stuff, making it tough to figure out what causes what. Let’s talk about 'triangulation. ' Imagine it like solving a mystery with different tools, each giving

technology

Double Launch Day: SpaceX Readies for Florida Takeoff

November 11, 2024

Today, the Space Coast is buzzing with anticipation as SpaceX prepares for a double launch event. The first rocket, a Falcon 9, successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, carrying the Ksat-6 satellite. This mission involves a complex series of maneuvers, including a grav

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Why the Price of the USAF's New B-21 Bomber Might Skyrocket

November 9, 2024

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, initially priced at $550 million per unit, is likely to cost more as time goes on. This isn't surprising. The Department of Defense knows that inflation and economic pressures make weapons programs costlier. John Venable, from The Heritage Foundation, says increased

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Using Smartphones to Track Gait Events: A Neural Network Approach

November 8, 2024

Imagine trying to understand how you walk with just your smartphone. Researchers did exactly that! They created a clever algorithm using neural networks to detect when your foot hits the ground (heel strike) and when it lifts off (toe-off) while carrying a phone. Fifty-two adults walked on a treadmi